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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 565.60 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 565.60 and 184.76 is: 276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 565.60 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/565.60 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 565.60 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 104,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,500.26/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.98

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